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Emerging Indian Women Athletes To Watch Out For

As India advances on the global sports stage, a new generation of female athletes are emerging, poised to become the nation’s next sports icons. This exciting transformation is supported by the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation, which recently got a boost from the Coca-Cola India Foundation, which is dedicated to nurturing and empowering young talent. Through substantial funding and support, including state-of-the-art facilities for professional training, these athletes are breaking records and inspiring future generations.

Indian Women Athletes To Watch Out For In The Future:

1. Shaili Singh

In Indian athletics, Shaili Singh has been causing a stir. She enrolled in the long jump Junior India Camp in 2018 at the age of 14, receiving coaching from Dronacharya Robert Bobby George with funding from the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation and the Sports Authority of India. In the U-16 (6.15 m), U-18 (6.48 m), and U-20 (6.76 m) categories, Shaili holds the national records. She demonstrated her strength as an international contender by winning two silver medals at the Junior World Athletics Championships in 2021 and the Asian Championships in 2023.

She reached a world rating of 22 in October 2023, although she was just 11 points away from meeting the quota for the Paris Olympics in 2024. At the Indian Grand Prix in April 2023, Shaili won gold by jumping a personal best of 6.76 meters, which was the second-highest by any Indian woman. She competed in the Asian Indoor Championships, the Budapest World Athletics Championships, the Hangzhou Asian Games, and the World Athletics Seiko Grand Prix in Yokohama, Japan, where she won a bronze medal. She also participated in six international World Athletics Continental Tour competitions in 2024, winning two silver and one bronze.

Shaili is poised to carry forward India’s long jump legacy and is expected to break the national record of 6.83 meters set by Anju Bobby George at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

2. Poorva Hitesh Sawant

It is well known that Poorva Hitesh Sawant possesses incredible power and speed. Since starting her adventure at age seven, she has competed in a variety of events, such as the long jump and heptathlon, until in 2021, she realised she had a penchant for the triple jump. Poorva’s commitment to training under Robert Bobby George led to impressive accomplishments once she relocated to Bangalore in 2022.

With a jump of 13.06 meters, she placed fourth at the Asian Indoor Championship in 2023. She also won gold at the National Federation Cup and the Indian Grand Prix in 2024, as well as the Third Indian Open Jumps Competition. She has a personal best of 13.31 meters, and it is anticipated that she will develop into a formidable international contender.

3. Ravada Kusuma

The gifted Andhra Pradeshi long jumper Ravada Kusuma has experienced many highs and lows during her athletic career, including injuries and swings in her performance at national championships. Her perseverance eventually paid off in 2023 when she took home gold at the U-23 National Championship and silver at the All India Inter University Championship.

Her winning gold medal at the Khelo India University Games in 2024 was a major turning point in her athletic career. Her access to first-rate coaching, top-notch training facilities, and nutritious food was made possible by the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation’s sponsorship after she enrolled in the National Junior Camp in 2017. Despite having a personal best of 6.14 meters, Kusuma’s enormous potential indicates that she may not have reached her peak yet.

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4. Namayi Ruchitha

Namayi Ruchitha is an athlete on the rise, exhibiting her skill on the track. She took home gold in the 100-meter hurdles at the U-20 National Athletics Championship in 2022, as well as silver in the Khelo India University Games. She placed second in the Junior National Athletic Championship in 2023, and she won gold once more at the Khelo India University Games in 2024. In the 100-meter hurdles, Namayi’s personal best performance of 14.28 seconds makes her a versatile and exciting athlete to watch in upcoming competitions. She has been able to focus on her training and set challenging objectives, including breaking the 14-second barrier in her events, thanks to the foundation’s funding.

5. Susmita

Susmita has faced numerous challenges in her long journey, but her resolve to overcome these obstacles has been inspiring. She draws strength from her family and her coach, Robert Bobby George, who motivates her to keep pushing forward. Her impressive achievements include earning silver at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in 2023, gold at the Khelo India Youth Games in 2022, gold in the U20 National Athletic Championship in 2023, and bronze at both the Indian Grand Prix and the Indian Open Jumps Meet in 2024. She has a personal best of 6.28 meters and is emerging as a strong contender for future sports glory in the long jump.

Conclusion

These five young athletes, supported by Anju Bobby Sports Foundation, are setting the stage for India’s future sports success. As they train, compete, and break barriers, the nation watches in anticipation, ready to cheer them on as they reach the pinnacle of sporting excellence and represent India with pride and passion. They will surely do their country proud very soon in the future.

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